Buansa, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Buansa is a large city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 105,384. Elevation: 318 ft (97 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

105,384 Population 3,522/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Buansa

Buansa

Indanan, officially the Municipality of Indanan, is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 105,384 people.

People

Population105,384
Density3,522/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain73.5 in/yr
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Population105,384
Population Density3,522 / sq mi
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Coordinates6.0258°, 120.9614°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.5 inches (1,866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buansa

Buansa is a large city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 105,384. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Buansa

Buansa has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1345 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 25.9° / 29.3° 118.6
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 25.6° / 29.4° 65.0
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.2° 65.6
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 26.4° / 30.6° 72.9
May 28.8°C / 84°F 27.1° / 31.2° 106.9
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 26.7° / 30.2° 123.7
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 26.3° / 29.8° 156.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 26.4° / 29.8° 119.5
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 26.4° / 30.1° 126.5
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.1° 144.5
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.9° 105.7
Dec 28°C / 82°F 26.4° / 29.8° 139.6
Buansa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 73.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²)
Population Density3,522/sq mi
Coordinates6.0258°N, 120.9614°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.5"
93% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 2, 2023.

Mar 4, 1999 69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M7.1 129 km
Feb 25, 2015 81 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Apr 8, 1993 36 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines M5.2 84 km
Mar 6, 1999 Sulu Archipelago, Philippines M5.2 128 km
Sep 9, 2014 49 km S of Manubul, Philippines M5.1 113 km
Mar 11, 1999 59 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.1 135 km
Apr 23, 1999 61 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 128 km
May 14, 2002 51 km SE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 142 km
Sep 28, 2017 62 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.9 102 km
Jul 19, 2011 37 km SSW of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.9 100 km
Mar 10, 2021 48 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.9 97 km
Feb 13, 2001 59 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.8 123 km
Jan 6, 2005 41 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.8 118 km
Jan 20, 2019 41 km SE of Kalang, Philippines M4.8 85 km
Mar 11, 1999 59 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.8 121 km
Mar 4, 1999 77 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.7 138 km
Mar 5, 1999 63 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.7 126 km
Feb 18, 2012 17 km ENE of Laminusa, Philippines M4.7 44 km
Jul 10, 2002 65 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.7 123 km
Mar 4, 1999 88 km SSE of Pitogo, Philippines M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 6.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in

Buansa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and February the driest (3.5").

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Museums in Buansa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum of the Philippines - Sulu

Farmers Markets in Buansa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jolo Textile Market
Jolo Wet Market

Airports Near Buansa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jolo AirportJOLMedium Airport
Luuk Airport-Small Airport
Siasi Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Area
170.7 km² (65.9 mi²)
Postal Code
7407
Website
indanan.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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What is the population of Buansa?

Buansa has a population of 105,384 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3,522 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buansa?

Buansa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 73.5 inches.

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